Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
585. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if and how military emissions are being recorded in relation to legally binding targets at national and European level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13851/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Forces, as part of being fully certified to the ISO50001 standard, operates a comprehensive Energy Management System (EnMS) that meets the requirements of the standard.
Each Defence Forces installation monitors energy consumption in terms of its utilities usage, with monthly returns made by Barrack Accountants on their electricity, gas, kerosene and LPG usage, as well as tracking the energy generated by Defence Forces Solar PV arrays.
Transport usage is monitored using the Jigsaw fleet management system, with each instance of refuelling captured on this system, allowing Transport managers to supervise the operation of Defence Forces vehicles.
Fuel usage is closely monitored on Naval Service vessels by the Naval Engineers, as is the aviation fuel dispensed for each flight by Air Corps aircraft.
The Defence Forces, as a public body, is also required to make annual submissions to SEAI relating to overall consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as performance based metrics, through the SEAI Monitoring & Reporting system.
